NOTE: This article is written from a Queensland perspective, im not sure how other states operate is relation to this topic.
This may be handy for ppl who are unsure about the ADR bullshit that flys around about aftermarket seats....What i have learnt is that there is no such thing as an ADR Approved seat...There never has been...providing a seat is made to Australian Standards and is engineered in the car (w/ a modification plate) there is nothing a Police Officer or D.O.T Officer can do...Alternatively if a seat is FIA Approved that means it automatically meets Australian Standards.
For example even though a BRIDE Zeta is not ADR Approved but it is FIA Approved ie it meets Australian Standards, then if it is Engineered than it is completely legal to have the seat in the car.
This is not to say that an Engineer can't refuse to engineer a seat......hell know its there arse if you kill yourself so if they feel the seat isnt up to Aus Standards there well within there right to refuse Engineering Ceetification.
So what i would reccomend is find out if the seat is FIA Approved then if it meets Australian Standards. Call up the engineer and ask....dont go spending 1K on seats that arent gonna be legal anyways talk to the engineer and ask for there advice...
I hope this helps everyone as i believe there is a huge misunderstanding about the rules and regulations.
Please feel free too add to the thread guys im interested too see what you all think!!
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